Storing a table...

[Zims Rack]

What's the best method to store a pool table? I have an 8', 3 piece slate table! Just curious what the best method for storing is, laying slate flat or standing on side in a crate? Does the temperature matter when storing indoors?

Thanks,
Zim

 

[pip9ball]

Im not a table mechanic, but I think the best way to store slate would be on it's side, preferably in a crate. Laying the slate down is a bad idea because it can potentially warp.

Please let the pro's chime in!

-Phillip

 

[realkingcobra]

Im not a table mechanic, but I think the best way to store slate would be on it's side, preferably in a crate. Laying the slate down is a bad idea because it can potentially warp.

Please let the pro's chime in!

-Phillip

You're right, as storing the slate standing on end keeps it weightless so to speak. Slate stored flat can and will pick up the level of the floor, or what ever else it's layed down on over time.

Glen

 

[Dartman]

and storing slate upright takes up less space

 

[jw_928]

What about temperature? Can the slate be stored in an unheated VT garage?

Thanks,
John

 

[realkingcobra]

What about temperature? Can the slate be stored in an unheated VT garage?

Thanks,
John

Temp has no bearing on slate.

Glen

 

[Dead Crab]

If the garage is going to be in use, make sure the wood parts are protected, as road salt brought in on the cars won't help them any.

 

[jw_928]

Thanks for the answer. It looks like its going inside after all.